Education

We are advancing the region’s workforce needs through innovative, future-focused education and training programs while supporting UB’s vision to become one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities within the next decade.

Three groups — headed by leaders in educational excellence — are involved in strategic planning for education and learner success.

Biomedical Education Group

With our new plan, we aim to provide an even more rigorous biomedical education for trainees, equipping them with tools to bring about scientific breakthroughs and to launch exciting paths in academia, industry and education.

Undergraduate Medical Education Group

The landscape of medical education is changing. We’re developing curriculum for future doctors that better empowers students to lead in innovation, research, health advocacy and humanistic care.

Graduate Medical Education Group

Residents and fellows need to prepare for a future in which scientific knowledge, societal values and health standards are ever changing. Our strategic plan addresses this need.

Leading the Effort

David A. Milling, MD, serves as executive director of the Office of Medical Education and senior associate dean for medical education at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In this role, he oversees the Offices of Student and Academic Affairs, Medical Curriculum and Medical Admissions, providing leadership for the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the medical education program.

John C. Panepinto, PhD, is senior associate dean for biomedical education and professor of microbiology and immunology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He oversees the school’s undergraduate, master’s and doctoral biomedical education programs, guiding curriculum development, strategic planning and student success initiatives. An accomplished researcher, his NIH-funded work focuses on fungal pathogens and human disease.

Gregory S. Cherr, MD, is senior associate dean for graduate medical education and professor of surgery at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. As the school’s designated institutional official, he oversees residency training across more than 70 graduate medical education programs in affiliated hospitals throughout Western New York. A vascular surgeon and medical educator, Dr. Cherr has held numerous leadership roles in medical training and curriculum development.

Recent Education / Workforce News

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MD Graduates Celebrated at Jacobs' 180th Commencement
5/6/26
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated its newest Doctor of Medicine graduates at its 180th commencement on May 1.
Medical Students Take the Lead in Albany Advocacy Effort
5/13/26
Amid ongoing discussions about the cost of medical education and how students finance their training, medical and premedical students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences traveled to the New York State Capitol earlier this spring. There, they engaged lawmakers on recent federal student loan changes and their implications for access to medical education and the future physician workforce.
Building Bridges to Primary Care: The Generalist Scholars Program
6/5/26
For decades, the Generalist Scholars Program at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has helped prepare medical students for residencies, and careers, in primary care here in Buffalo.
UB Awards 314 Biomedical Science Degrees; 29 Earn PhDs
5/20/26
A total of 29 doctoral, 55 master’s and 230 baccalaureate degrees in biomedical science fields were awarded during the May 17 commencement ceremony.
At SACNAS ‘All Are Welcome in Science’
5/27/26
The UB chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, or SACNAS, has received provisional approval as an official SACNAS chapter.
Meet Michael Giordano, the New Associate Director for Financial Aid
1/7/26
Michael Giordano is the Jacobs School's new associate director for financial aid. Here, he answers questions about how he can help medical students manage financial aid and stay informed.
Jacobs School Stands Out at Otolaryngology Meeting
1/6/26
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences had a strong showing at this year’s American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
As She Heads to Match Day, This Medical Student Takes Nothing for Granted
3/17/26
A severe stroke in her second year of medical school gave this medical student a unique perspective on the patient experience.
Residency Plans Revealed at Match Day 2026
3/20/26
As members of the Class of 2026 came together for Match Day on March 20, their energy and enthusiasm filled the cavernous ballroom inside the Powerhouse in South Buffalo.
Med Student Builds AI Lifeline for Vulnerable Patients
3/5/26
As a medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, Brendan Fox often spends his evenings caring for vulnerable patients with Friends of Night People, a West side community hub, serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Celebrating the First Phase of Well Beyond Curriculum
2/6/26
Jacobs School course and program directors recently celebrated the implementation of the new Well Beyond curriculum's first phase while assessing strengths, challenges, and new opportunities in the 18 months since its launch.
23 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
4/3/26
Twenty-three faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo during the past few months.
In Memoriam: Paul R. Knight III, MD, PhD
4/9/26
Paul R. Knight III, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and former chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, died March 28.
Learning from Europe’s Leading Heart Experts
6/4/26
Tyler Rolland, PhD, a postdoctoral associate in neurology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is one of 50 people worldwide selected for enrollment in the European Society of Cardiology Fund’s basic science course.
Biomedical Sciences White Coat Ceremony Reveals Matches for Trainees and Labs
5/29/26
The Office of Biomedical Education conducted its 10th annual PhD white coat ceremony May 21 to recognize 30 biomedical sciences students matching to their doctoral laboratories.
Street Medicine Will Be a New Concentration for UB Family Medicine Residents, Thanks to a $2.5 Million HRSA Grant
2/17/26
The Department of Family Medicine is developing a program that trains physicians to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
For One Medical Student, Jacobs School Felt Like a ‘Comfort Blanket Community’
3/17/26
As Match Day approaches, fourth-year medical student Maureen Fagan is reflecting on the journey that got her here — and is feeling extremely grateful for the support of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Buffalo community.
Learning by Listening: The Health Mentors Program
4/28/26
The Health Mentors Program pairs health sciences students with individuals living with chronic blood disorders, fostering learning through stories and conversation.
Medical Student Embracing National EM Leadership Role
1/16/26
Jean Mars Jr., a third-year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is one of 25 students in the country to have been elected to serve on the Emergency Medical Residents’ Association’s Medical Student Council.
Undergraduate Education Office Unveils Fresh New Look
1/21/26
The Office of Undergraduate Education at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has transformed its physical space and the changes align with the office’s focused efforts to improve retention and ensure greater student success.
Jun Xia Named New Chair of Biomedical Engineering
6/29/26
Jun Xia, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, a joint program of the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He will assume the role on July 1.